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1.8 magnitude earthquake detected in southeastern part of Connecticut
LEDYARD, Conn. — An earthquake measuring 1.8 magnitude shook Ledyard on Thursday morning, with neighbors in Stonington feeling its effects. The earthquake hit at about 8:20 a.m. ET in Ledyard, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Town of Stonington said they investigated reports of "loud booms and...
Body found in pond at Fulton Park in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - A person was found dead in a pond at Fulton Park in Waterbury on Thursday morning. Police officers located the man at approximately 8 a.m. His body was then removed from the pond. Fulton Park is located in Waterbury on Cooke Street. “At this time there...
Waterbury man arrested on weapons, drugs charges
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A Waterbury man was arrested on weapons and drugs charges, according to police. Justin Rodriguez, 30, of Waterbury, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of ammunition, illegal transfer of pistol/revolver, weapon in a motor vehicle, three counts of violation of a large capacity magazine, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and operation of a drug factory.
Two men accused of stealing wallets during ‘distraction thefts’ at Trader Joe’s, other CT stores
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against two Peruvian nationals accused of traveling the country and stealing wallets during a series of “distraction thefts” at Trader Joe’s grocery stores and other stores in Connecticut and other parts of the country. The indictment came down Tuesday in New Haven federal court against Angel Giancarlo Bellido Cosio, also known as “Jesus ...
Woman Investigates When Her Dog Refuses To Go Outside… Finds Bearly-Believable Interloper
Tyler Dashukewich lives in Plainville, Connecticut, with […] The post Woman Investigates When Her Dog Refuses To Go Outside… Finds Bearly-Believable Interloper appeared first on InspireMore.
Conn. approves Prospect Medical-Yale New Haven Health deal, paving the way for sale
HARTFORD, Conn. — After 16 months of consideration, the state’s Office of Health Strategy on Wednesday approved an application for a Certificate of Need from Yale New Haven Health, paving the way for it to potentially purchase three troubled hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings. But the long-awaited approval is only the first step. The […] The post Conn. approves Prospect Medical-Yale New Haven Health deal, paving the way for sale appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Man wanted for club shooting that left 2 dead in Canada is arrested in Hartford
U.S. Marshals have arrested a man wanted in connection to the murder of two people at a Canadian club a few years ago. Kensworth Alton Francis, 29, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder for a 2022 double homicide in the city of Vaughan, located in Ontario, Canada.
Carjackings along I-95 in Connecticut may be connected
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Drivers of at least nine vehicles were targeted in a carjacking crime spree along the I-95 corridor in Connecticut. An Audi was taken at gunpoint Thursday morning in Downtown Stamford. Minutes later, a Maserati was taken in the same way just two miles away at a gas station just off I-95. Stamford Police said they may be connected to two carjackings earlier in the week. "The two today fit the pattern that we see developing. Dressed in black, masks, handguns, high-end luxury vehicles," said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin. Drivers need to be careful, Conklin said.Additional carjacking attempts were made Wednesday at...
Father of Hartford boy who shot himself faces more charges
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The father of a young boy who shot himself in the hand last year is facing additional charges in connection to the incident, Hartford police announced Wednesday. Cameron West, 41, was charged in August with risk of injury to a minor. He’s now facing additional charges of negligent storage of a […]
Multi-family home vacant at time of fire, New Britain officials say
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) – New Britain emergency officials say no injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a vacant residential building early Thursday morning. The multi-family home on Austin Street was vacant at the time of the fire, officials said. Fire officials said the home’s second floor and attic were fully involved […]
Cash5, Powerball tickets sold in CT were $100,000 winners
(WFSB) - Three lottery tickets sold in Connecticut were $100,000 winners, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Two winners were from Meriden and Stamford. Both of those were Cash5 tickets. One was sold at the Checkers Food Store in Meriden. The other was bought at Track News & Variety in Stamford.
Police arrest thieves accused of stealing audio equipment from Newington business
Police in Newington have arrested two men accused in a smash-and-grab burglary at a business on the Berlin Turnpike. The thieves used an SUV to break into New England Audio and Tinting, backing the vehicle up to the window to shatter it, and then walked inside and stole equipment. The incident happened on Jan. 14.
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